13 Related Articles, between 2019-05-28 and 2019-06-07

Centrists lose ground in EU vote. The four-day European Parliament election ended on Sunday with the powerful center-right and center-left party groups losing their combined and decadeslong majority, while liberals, greens and populists surged to paint a new political landscape for the European Union. >>

Divided pro-EU leaders open talks after tense election. Parties committed to closer European Union integration began bargaining over jobs and policy on Monday after an election to the EU parliament which fragmented the center but gave only limited gains to nationalists. >>

EU hails quality of swimming water as the mercury rises. With weather temperatures starting to climb, the European Commission says that 85 percent of Europe's bathing sites have excellent water quality >>

EU publishes Europe-wide rules on drone operation. The European Union has published EU-wide rules on drones that are meant to provide a clear framework for what is and isn't allowed, improve safety and make it easier for drone users to operate their craft in another European country >>

From cooks to crooks, EU's new Parliament includes colourful cast of characters. From a television chef and standup comic to a man in jail and a former prime minister famed for raunchy mansion parties, the new European Parliament features no shortage of less-than-run-of-the-mill lobby fodder. >>

How China’s Rise Spurs Quest for Homegrown Giants. “National champions” are back in fashion, particularly in Europe. The term is code for government support for home-grown corporate powerhouses as a way to give them an edge over outside competitors and create jobs, drive exports and fuel economic growth. The European Union worked for decades to stamp out state aid and pry open markets for electricity, phone services and air travel. But now as national leaders struggle with growing populism at home and what they see as unfair competition from Chi >>

Legal document alleges EU migrant 'crimes against humanity'. More than 40,000 people have been intercepted in the Mediterranean and taken to detention camps and torture houses under a European migration policy that is responsible for crimes against humanity, according to a legal document Monday asking the International Criminal Court to take the case. >>

Populist parties make gains in European Parliament elections. In European Union parliamentary elections, the traditional centrist coalition lost its majority while far-right and far-left populist parties made gains. Politico Europe's political editor Ryan Heath joins CBSN to explain the biggest takeaways. >>

Temperature maps from space would 'boost crop production'. A proposed European Union satellite mission could have major benefits for agriculture. >>

The Battle for Europe, Part 1. Nationalist movements are taking root across the Continent. In a five-part series, we ask: Can the European Union survive? >>

The Latest: Lawmakers want to choose EU Commission head. European Parliament President Antonio Tajani says the legislature believes the new head of the EU executive Commission should be chosen from the candidates put forward by the political groupings in the parliament >>

Why Europe Wants to Pump Up Companies to Make ‘National Champions’. “National champions” are back in fashion, particularly in Europe. The term is code for government support for home-grown corporate powerhouses as a way to give them an edge over outside competitors and create jobs, drive exports and fuel economic growth. The European Union worked for decades to stamp out state aid and pry open markets for electricity, phone services and air travel. But now as national leaders struggle with growing populism at home and what they see as unfair competition from Chi >>